Royals vs. Padres Prediction and Odds - May 16, 2023

The San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals lock horns in MLB action at PETCO Park on Tuesday, starting at 9:40PM ET.

The Padres will send Seth Lugo (3-2, 3.18 ERA) to the mound, while the Royals will counter with Brady Singer (2-4, 7.71 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Royals vs. Padres, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Royals vs. Padres

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Royals-Padres MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Padres a 60% chance of defeating the Royals.

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Royals vs. Padres Odds

• Run Line: Padres -1.5 (+100), Royals +1.5 (-118)
• Moneyline: Padres -198, Royals +170
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (+100/-114)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Padres are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Royals, with +100 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -118.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Padres at -198. That means you can risk $198 to win $100, for a total payout of $298, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Royals at +170, where you can bet $100 to profit $170, earning a total payout of $270, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -114.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Royals (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Royals vs. Padres

• Run Line: Royals +1.5 @ -118 via FanDuel Sportsbook (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Royals @ +170 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.9% edge)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -114 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Padres are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Royals moneyline is the best option due to the 2.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Royals vs. Padres Probabilities

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Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Royals-Padres matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Royals vs. Padres on Tuesday May 16, 2023.

Royals vs. Padres 2023

Tuesday's action between the Padres and Royals at PETCO Park is scheduled to start at 9:40PM ET.

• Who: Kansas City Royals vs. San Diego Padres
• Date: Tuesday May 16, 2023
• Time: 9:40PM ET / 6:40PM PT
• Venue: PETCO Park

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